Orkney Single Malt Hogshead 'Full Cask' No 27
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As a high-proof single malt Scotch whisky, this bottle is ready to be enjoyed immediately upon release and will remain in peak condition indefinitely when stored upright, away from direct sunlight.
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Slow-roasted venison, mature blue cheeses such as Stilton, and high-quality dark chocolate desserts.
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Highland Park, situated on the windswept Orkney Islands of Scotland, is one of the northernmost distilleries in the world, steeped in Norse heritage and legendary smuggling folklore. Founded in 1798 by Magnus Eunson, a direct descendant of Viking settlers, the distillery relies on traditional methods, including floor malting and the use of local, heather-rich peat from Hobbister Moor. This unique peat, formed over thousands of years without trees due to the fierce island winds, imparts a distinctively sweet, floral, and aromatic smokiness to the spirit. The Orkney Single Malt Hogshead 'Full Cask' No 27 represents an exceptional single-cask expression, matured in a traditional hogshead cask. This aging process allows the distillate to interact deeply with the wood, resulting in a complex, robust profile that marries the distillery's signature heather honey sweetness and soft peat smoke with rich oak spice, vanilla, and dried fruit notes.
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Established in 1798 by Magnus Eunson in Kirkwall on the Orkney Islands, Highland Park is one of the northernmost Scotch whisky distilleries in the world. Today owned by the Edrington Group, the distillery maintains an uncompromising commitment to heritage, utilizing traditional hand-turned floor maltings and aromatic, heather-rich peat sourced from nearby Hobbister Moor. Highland Park is globally renowned for aging its single malts in bespoke sherry-seasoned oak casks, yielding a signature flavor profile characterized by a harmonious balance of gentle peat smoke and rich, honeyed sweetness. This meticulous craftsmanship is showcased in highly acclaimed expressions ranging from their flagship 12 and 18-year-olds to rare, collectible releases aged up to 50 years.